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2026 MLB Wild Card Series predictions: Staff picks for every playoff matchup

The 2026 Major League Baseball Postseason begins on Tuesday, featuring Wild Card matchups broadcast across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN. Rotoworld Baseball experts have shared their predictions for the series, with four analysts favoring the Padres and three backing the Cubs to advance.

Discussions center on Chicago's league-leading offense, powered by Pete Crow-Armstrong and bolstered by Alex Bregman, versus San Diego's pitching depth and bullpen strength anchored by Michael King, Nick Pivetta, Robbie Ray, and closer Mason Miller.

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